South University Health Innovative Technologies Discussion

Introduction:

The complexities in healthcare clinical and business processes drives disruptive innovations in HIT. Sense making of healthcare leaders and managers may not be as sensitive compared to those who are knowledgeable and dedicated to the science, art, and drivers of HIT innovations. To achieve critical measures of cost and organizational efficiency, HIT governance, according to Glandon, Smaltz, & Slovensky (2013), allows for timely and accurate business decisions.

Tasks:

• Review the current literature in HIT strategic planning and HIT governance.
• Compare and contrast HIT strategic planning and HIT governance.
• Identify processes/framework involved in HIT strategic planning and HIT governance.
• Identify and explore theoretical framework in HIT strategic planning and HIT governance.
• Evaluate the importance of HIT strategic planning and HIT governance in HIT acquisition and/or upgrade.